NEW DELHI, March 29 (Xinhua) -- India will deploy a medical task force to earthquake-hit Myanmar, said a statement issued by the country's defense ministry on Saturday.

"A 118-member team from the elite Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders is set to take off to Myanmar shortly along with essential medical equipment and supplies. The Airborne Angels Task Force is trained and equipped to deliver advanced medical and surgical care in disaster-affected zones," added the statement.

It said the Indian army will establish a 60-bed medical treatment center to provide immediate care to those injured in the calamity. The facility will be capable of handling trauma cases, emergency surgeries, and essential medical services to support the local healthcare system, which has been severely strained by the disaster. Enditem

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